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Pumpkin Chai Smoothie

Here’s a throwback post that is certainly appropriate for this October weekend.  This smoothie matches the season and will be a great way to start the lovely fall day.
Thanks to Smoothie Queen Amy for this great recipe
I can’t wait to make this Pumpkin Chai smoothie! It’s like the marriage of all my favorite things.  It’s around 400 calories, so it’s definitely a meal replacement at this serving size. Here’s the recipe.

Blend the following:
1 1/2 cups milk, or milk alternative (I use almond or coconut because the protein is kickin’)
3/4 cup cooked pumpkin

1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1/4 tsp Vanilla bean
1/2 banana
If you’re a person who likes to know the calories in something you can add them up in no time flat using this FitClick’s “how many calories” link. Just type the food you’re wanting to know about in the search area. And from there you can choose specifics. It takes less than 5 minutes to add up a smoothie’s worth of ingredients.

http://www.fitclick.com/how_many_calories

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Chicken/Kale Pasta

A big shout out and thanks for this recipe share from Kim:

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Chicken/Kale Pasta

1 (16) oz. Gluten free pasta (you could also substitute spaghetti squash or zucchini ribbons)

4 (6oz) skinless and boneless chicken Breast cut into 1 inch pieces (organic/local)

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (I like Pink Himalayan)

Extra virgin olive oil

Kerry gold butter

4 garlic cloves minced

1 cup (homemade) chicken broth

3/4 cup dry white wine

5 oz kale stemmed and coarsely chopped

2 cups grape tomatoes(halved)

1 cup shaved parmesan cheese

1)Prepare pasta as directed.

2) Season chicken with sea salt and pepper, cook in a single layer of hot oil and melted kerry gold butter in a large skillet over high heat without stirring for 1-2 minutes. Turn chicken: cook 2 more minutes or until done. Transfer chicken to plate.

3) Add garlic to skillet and reduce to medium heat. Cook constantly,for 30 seconds then add homemade chicken broth and wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet, simmer 6-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add kale, stirring until kale wilts.

4) Add kale mixture to reserved pasta. Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup shaved parmesan if desired.

Prep time 25 minutes Cook time 30 minutes

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Green Smoothie Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

The trick to making the perfect healthy green smoothie—

1.  Choose your base-  for example:  coconut water, green tea or purified water

2.  Add your greens –kale, spinach, swiss chard or spirulina

3.  Add healthy fats and fruit—coconut oil, flax or chia seeds, and organic fruit

For a boost–add some raw maca powder which is a superfood!

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Snickerdoodle Green Smoothie

1 avocado

1 cup spinach

2 bananas

1 cup almond milk

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

Pea Juice

Lucky Green Smoothie

2 chunks cucumber

1 celery stalk

5 fresh mint leaves

1 handful kale

1 cup coconut water

4-5 baby carrots

3 slices green apple

1 handful blueberries

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Pumpkin and Pinto Bean Stew

Here is a delicious treat for this upcoming weekend!  Plans include decorating for Halloween, cozing up in front of the fire, and eating yummy vegan stew in honor of the month!

1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced

2 large carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery stalks

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground

1 small pumpkin peeled seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

4 cups pinto beans, drained and rinsed

6 cups vegetable stock

salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 green onions thinly sliced

 

Place onion, carrot, and celery in a large sauce pan and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes.  Add water 1-2 tablespoons at a time to keep the veggies from sticking.  Add garlic and cook another minute.  Then add cumin, tomato paste , pumpkin, beans and vegetable stock and bring to a boil on high heat.

Reduce heat to medium and cook covered rom 25 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper and garnish with green onion.

243 calories, 1.4 g fat, 375 mg sodium, 43 grams carb, 12.7 grams fiber, 12.5 grams protein

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